About ESCA

About

Mission Statement

ESCA is dedicated to the advancement of the exhibition, meeting, and special events industries. Through the education, information exchange and level of professionalism shared by members and their customers, ESCA promotes cooperation among all areas of the exhibition industry.

Ethics Statement

As members of ESCA we recognize the need for standards of professionalism in the relationship between contractor and customer and within the industry as a whole. We recognize that our customers come from every aspect of the exhibition, meeting, and special events industry, ranging from the organizer to the attendee. All ESCA members pledge to conduct their business activities with integrity. ESCA members understand that they are responsible for the professional conduct of persons in their employ. Consequently, they undertake, through exemplary conduct at all times to secure observance by their employees of this code of ethics.

ESCA members pledge to act in accordance with the following principles of the ESCA code of ethics.

Member Responsibilities

AccuracyESCA members will provide factual and accurate information about their services and the services of any firm they represent. They will not use deceptive practices.

DisclosureESCA members will provide complete details about terms and conditions of any services, including cancellation and service fee policies, before accepting deposits.

DeliveryESCA members will provide all services as stated in their agreement or written confirmation, or provide alternate services of equal or greater value, or provide appropriate compensation.

CooperationESCA members will serve in a spirit of partnership with show management, other contractors, facilities management and exhibitors.

ResponsivenessESCA members will offer prompt, reliable and courteous service at all times.

ComplianceESCA ESCA members shall abide by all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

RegulationsESCA members will comply with all codes and standards regarding safety, performance, show rules and regulations.

ConfidentialityESCA members will treat every customer transaction confidentially and not disclose any information without permission of the customer, unless required by law.

Conflict of InterestESCA members will not allow any preferred relationships with suppliers and sub-contractors to interfere with the interests of their clients.

DisputesESCA members will work with their customers to resolve disputes quickly and fairly, and, if necessary, through mediation or then through arbitration.

History of ESCA

Since 1970 ESCA has provided a unified voice for service contractors and their partners in the exhibition industry. ESCA now has more than 175 member companies throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom and maintains alliances with IAEE, IAVM, SISO, EDPA, and CEIR to promote the exhibition industry.

Past Presidents

Year

Name

Company

2019

Chris Schimek

Freeman

2018

Rich Curran

EXPO Convention Contractors, Inc.

2017

Julia Smith

Global Experience Specialists

2016

Lenny Servedio

Freeman

2015

Jay Atherton

Freeman

2013-2014

Bruce Nable

SER Exposition Services

2011-2012

Chuck Grouzard

Global Experience Specialists

2009-2010

Steve Hagstette

Freeman

2007-2008

Aaron Bludworth

George Fern Company

2006

Tom Drullinger

George Fern Company

2004-2005

Kim Methe

Freeman

2002-2003

Carl Mitchell

Shepard Exposition Services

2001

Barry Rappaport

Freeman

2000

Tom Blaine, Jr.

Blaine Convention Services

1999

Todd Iverson

GES Exposition Services

1998

Barbara Lane

GES Exposition Services

1997

Larry Arnaudet

Freeman

1996

Jim Reese

Champion Exposition Services

1995

Bill Polke

Freeman

1994

Jim Thompson

GES Exposition Services

1993

Elden Almquist

ATTCO Exposition, Inc.

1992

Craig Smith

Andrews-Bartlett

1991

Dale Van Ort

Freeman

1990

Hugh MacLean

GES Exposition Services

1988 – 1989

Ralph Iverson

Brede Exposition Services

1986 – 1987

Jim Caplin

United Exposition Service

1984 – 1985

Jim Moore

Moore Displays, Inc.

1982 – 1983

Norm Seeger

Badger Exposition Service

1980 – 1981

Sol Tolkin

Exposervice Standard, Inc.

1978 – 1979

John Reibold

Brede Exposition Services

1976 – 1977

Don Vaughn

Freeman

1975

Jim Howe

GES Exposition Services

1973 – 1974

Toby Aaron

The Aaron Group

1971 – 1972

Leon Manne

Manncraft/Greyhound

1970

Sam Katz

United Exposition Service

Strategic Plan

ESCA’s Strategic Plan is a direct outgrowth of the ESCA Board of Director’s desire to position the organization for a sustainable competitive advantage. This approach improves the chances of organizational alignment and makes the best use of ESCA’s resources (time, money and effort). This Strategic Plan is designed to be a working plan with the flexibility to evolve as ESCA’s members needs and the competitive landscape changes. The Strategic Plan is designed to reflect each of the four key objectives:

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